Jon RotoloJon Rotolo is a Founder of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the head of the Private Equity and Real Asset group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, and chaired the group’s Investment Committee. Before joining Barings, Jon was a co-founder of Wood Creek Capital Management where he served in various roles spanning a decade including CEO & Chief Investment Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Mr. Rotolo serves on the Board of Managers of the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research and is an officer of LSJ Charitable Corporation. Mr. Rotolo is a graduate of Hamilton College, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. He is also a CFA Charterholder.
Jon Rotolo is a Founder of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the head of the Private Equity and Real Asset group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, and chaired the group’s Investment Committee. Before joining Barings, Jon was a co-founder of Wood Creek Capital Management where he served in various roles spanning a decade including CEO & Chief Investment Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Mr. Rotolo serves on the Board of Managers of the Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research and is an officer of LSJ Charitable Corporation. Mr. Rotolo is a graduate of Hamilton College, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. He is also a CFA Charterholder.
Alex ThomsonAlex Thomson is a Founder of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he oversaw the Media & Entertainment, Pharma & Healthcare and Financial Services portfolios of the Private Equity and Real Asset group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, and was a member of the group’s Investment Committee. Before joining Barings, Alex was a co-founder of Wood Creek Capital Management where he served in various roles spanning a decade including overseeing the firm’s media and entertainment investments, and heading up business development and investor relations. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Mr. Thomson is the Vice-Chairman of Concord, a leading independent music company. Mr. Thomson is a graduate of Durham University in the UK.
Alex Thomson is a Founder of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he oversaw the Media & Entertainment, Pharma & Healthcare and Financial Services portfolios of the Private Equity and Real Asset group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, and was a member of the group’s Investment Committee. Before joining Barings, Alex was a co-founder of Wood Creek Capital Management where he served in various roles spanning a decade including overseeing the firm’s media and entertainment investments, and heading up business development and investor relations. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Mr. Thomson is the Vice-Chairman of Concord, a leading independent music company. Mr. Thomson is a graduate of Durham University in the UK.
Julie NiedzwieckiJulie Niedzwiecki is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, she was a Managing Director in the Private Equity group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager. During her time there, she was a member of the group’s Investment Committee and headed up the Digital Infrastructure and Media & Entertainment investing efforts. Before joining Barings, Julie was a member of the investment team of Wood Creek Capital Management. Julie began her career at Babson Capital Management where she worked in both the Quantitative Management and the Investment Grade Fixed Income groups with a focus on the credit analysis of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. She also served on the Board of MassMutual Federal Credit Union and chaired their Asset & Liability Management Committee. Julie holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and an M.B.A. from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts.
Julie Niedzwiecki is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, she was a Managing Director in the Private Equity group at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager. During her time there, she was a member of the group’s Investment Committee and headed up the Digital Infrastructure and Media & Entertainment investing efforts. Before joining Barings, Julie was a member of the investment team of Wood Creek Capital Management. Julie began her career at Babson Capital Management where she worked in both the Quantitative Management and the Investment Grade Fixed Income groups with a focus on the credit analysis of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities. She also served on the Board of MassMutual Federal Credit Union and chaired their Asset & Liability Management Committee. Julie holds a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Rhode Island and an M.B.A. from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts.
James ElkinsJim Elkins is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the Director of Private Markets at the State of Michigan Retirement Systems (SMRS), a $100+ Billion public pension fund. While at SMRS, he helped craft the overall strategy for the Absolute Return, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Real Return and Opportunistic, and Venture Capital investment portfolios. Jim was also the chair of the investment committee. Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Elkins built out and managed the Real Return & Opportunistic and Absolute Return portfolios. Before joining SMRS, he was at Fifth Third Bank in its Corporate Finance Department where he focused on competitive intelligence and peer analysis for the Investor Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Analysis Division. Prior to joining Fifth Third, he spent over six years with SMRS in the Domestic Equity Division as a portfolio manager/sector specialist focused on financials and technology hardware. Mr. Elkins received a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and an MBA from Central Michigan University.
Jim Elkins is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the Director of Private Markets at the State of Michigan Retirement Systems (SMRS), a $100+ Billion public pension fund. While at SMRS, he helped craft the overall strategy for the Absolute Return, Private Equity, Real Estate and Infrastructure, Real Return and Opportunistic, and Venture Capital investment portfolios. Jim was also the chair of the investment committee. Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Elkins built out and managed the Real Return & Opportunistic and Absolute Return portfolios. Before joining SMRS, he was at Fifth Third Bank in its Corporate Finance Department where he focused on competitive intelligence and peer analysis for the Investor Relations, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Corporate Analysis Division. Prior to joining Fifth Third, he spent over six years with SMRS in the Domestic Equity Division as a portfolio manager/sector specialist focused on financials and technology hardware. Mr. Elkins received a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and an MBA from Central Michigan University.
Greg SmithGreg Smith is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was a Senior Attorney at the Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. Before joining Maples, Greg was a Director at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, where he was involved in product development and portfolio management. Before joining Barings, he was Corporate Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer of Wood Creek Capital Management. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Prior to this role, Mr. Smith held roles with another investment manager and worked in private practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Greg Smith is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was a Senior Attorney at the Maples Group, an independent provider of fiduciary, fund services, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management services. Before joining Maples, Greg was a Director at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, where he was involved in product development and portfolio management. Before joining Barings, he was Corporate Counsel and the Chief Compliance Officer of Wood Creek Capital Management. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Prior to this role, Mr. Smith held roles with another investment manager and worked in private practice. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Dale MartinDale Martin is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the Director of Private Markets at the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), a $7 billion defined benefit and defined contribution plan. During his time there, he was responsible for the overall design and implementation of the Private Markets investment strategy including building out the private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, real assets and co-investments portfolios. Dale contributed to the design of the total plan’s investment governance and the management of the organization. Prior to FPPA, Dale was a Vice President at Hexagon Investments, Inc. where he was responsible for a global portfolio of private investments. Before Hexagon, Dale spent time in structured finance at Bank of America and corporate finance at Jones Intercable, Inc. and ConocoPhillips, Co. Dale holds a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Finance from the University of Denver.
Dale Martin is a Managing Director of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was the Director of Private Markets at the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA), a $7 billion defined benefit and defined contribution plan. During his time there, he was responsible for the overall design and implementation of the Private Markets investment strategy including building out the private equity, private credit, venture capital, real estate, real assets and co-investments portfolios. Dale contributed to the design of the total plan’s investment governance and the management of the organization. Prior to FPPA, Dale was a Vice President at Hexagon Investments, Inc. where he was responsible for a global portfolio of private investments. Before Hexagon, Dale spent time in structured finance at Bank of America and corporate finance at Jones Intercable, Inc. and ConocoPhillips, Co. Dale holds a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Finance from the University of Denver.
Ethan TyminskiEthan Tyminski is the Chief Financial Officer of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was Global Controller of Galata Chemicals, LLC, a global producer of specialty chemicals. Before joining Galata, Ethan was a Director at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, where he was involved in portfolio company operations and risk management. Before joining Barings, he was the Controller of Wood Creek Capital Management. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Previous to this role, Ethan held roles in Controllership at General Electric and worked in public accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.
Ethan Tyminski is the Chief Financial Officer of Great Mountain Partners. Prior to this, he was Global Controller of Galata Chemicals, LLC, a global producer of specialty chemicals. Before joining Galata, Ethan was a Director at Barings, a $300+ Billion institutional asset manager, where he was involved in portfolio company operations and risk management. Before joining Barings, he was the Controller of Wood Creek Capital Management. Wood Creek was acquired by MassMutual in 2014 and merged into Barings in 2016. Previous to this role, Ethan held roles in Controllership at General Electric and worked in public accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Science in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.
Julian McIntyreJulian McIntyre is a Vice President at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Previously, Julian was an Associate at Shamrock Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, where he focused on equity and credit investments in the Media & Entertainment sector. Prior to that, he was an Analyst on the Private Equity & Real Assets team at Barings. Julian graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a degree in History in 2017.
Julian McIntyre is a Vice President at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Previously, Julian was an Associate at Shamrock Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, where he focused on equity and credit investments in the Media & Entertainment sector. Prior to that, he was an Analyst on the Private Equity & Real Assets team at Barings. Julian graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with a degree in History in 2017.
Brianna RiceBrianna Rice joined Great Mountain Partners in 2022 as Fund & Operations Analyst. In her role, Bri is responsible for fund accounting, client reporting, fund tax preparation and valuation of fund positions. Prior to joining the GMP team she spent 6 years at Deloitte working in the tax division with a focus in the financial services industry. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Brianna Rice joined Great Mountain Partners in 2022 as Fund & Operations Analyst. In her role, Bri is responsible for fund accounting, client reporting, fund tax preparation and valuation of fund positions. Prior to joining the GMP team she spent 6 years at Deloitte working in the tax division with a focus in the financial services industry. She is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Pavel StolarczykPavel Stolarczyk is an Associate at Great Mountain Partners. Most recently, he worked for the Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) as an Assistant Vice President. While at HIMCO, he was responsible for investment due diligence, monitoring, and strategy in the Infrastructure and Energy Transition portfolio. Before joining HIMCO, Pavel was an Investment Specialist at the State of Michigan Retirement Systems (SMRS), where he contributed his expertise to the Real Return & Opportunistic portfolio. Pavel received a BA in Finance from Michigan State University.
Pavel Stolarczyk is an Associate at Great Mountain Partners. Most recently, he worked for the Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO) as an Assistant Vice President. While at HIMCO, he was responsible for investment due diligence, monitoring, and strategy in the Infrastructure and Energy Transition portfolio. Before joining HIMCO, Pavel was an Investment Specialist at the State of Michigan Retirement Systems (SMRS), where he contributed his expertise to the Real Return & Opportunistic portfolio. Pavel received a BA in Finance from Michigan State University.
Vince SengelmannVincent Sengelmann is an Associate at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Prior to this, Vince was an Equity Research Associate at Truist Securities in New York, where he specialized in the Internet and Digital Media and Restaurants and Foodservice Distribution sectors. Vince graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a degree in Economics.
Vincent Sengelmann is an Associate at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Prior to this, Vince was an Equity Research Associate at Truist Securities in New York, where he specialized in the Internet and Digital Media and Restaurants and Foodservice Distribution sectors. Vince graduated cum laude from Villanova University with a degree in Economics.
Mallory PappMallory Papp is Associate Counsel at Great Mountain Partners. Prior to joining GMP, Mallory was an associate at a private equity firm with a focus on regulatory matters. She also has experience in litigation and judiciary services. Mallory holds a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, summa cum laude, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut.
Mallory Papp is Associate Counsel at Great Mountain Partners. Prior to joining GMP, Mallory was an associate at a private equity firm with a focus on regulatory matters. She also has experience in litigation and judiciary services. Mallory holds a Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, summa cum laude, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and is admitted to practice law in the state of Connecticut.
Alejandro SarmientoAlejandro “Ale” Sarmiento is an Analyst at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Alejandro graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business with a B.S. in Business & Political Economy and a Minor in History.
Alejandro “Ale” Sarmiento is an Analyst at Great Mountain Partners, where he is responsible for performing due diligence on new investment opportunities and assisting with portfolio company operations. Alejandro graduated from NYU’s Stern School of Business with a B.S. in Business & Political Economy and a Minor in History.
Cristina MartinsCristina Martins is responsible for scheduling, office management, event planning and community outreach. Having first met Jon Rotolo and Alex Thomson in 2006 at Wood Creek Capital Management, she continued to provide support to them during their time at Barings, and in July 2020 joined the team at Great Mountain Partners. Ms. Martins graduated with a BA in Communications from the University of Connecticut.
Cristina Martins is responsible for scheduling, office management, event planning and community outreach. Having first met Jon Rotolo and Alex Thomson in 2006 at Wood Creek Capital Management, she continued to provide support to them during their time at Barings, and in July 2020 joined the team at Great Mountain Partners. Ms. Martins graduated with a BA in Communications from the University of Connecticut.
Lindsey BoucherLindsey Boucher has been working with Jon Rotolo and Alex Thomson since 2004. She assisted in various support roles at the start of Wood Creek Capital Management as well as implementing the design for White Papers, Commentaries and Market Reports as the company grew. She also created occasional illustrations for these publications and logos for start-up investments. At Great Mountain Partners she continues to contribute in the areas of graphic design, copy edit, human resources and bookkeeping. Lindsey holds a BA in Fine Art, magna cum laude, from Gordon College in Wenham, MA.
Lindsey Boucher has been working with Jon Rotolo and Alex Thomson since 2004. She assisted in various support roles at the start of Wood Creek Capital Management as well as implementing the design for White Papers, Commentaries and Market Reports as the company grew. She also created occasional illustrations for these publications and logos for start-up investments. At Great Mountain Partners she continues to contribute in the areas of graphic design, copy edit, human resources and bookkeeping. Lindsey holds a BA in Fine Art, magna cum laude, from Gordon College in Wenham, MA.
